Ayurvedic home remedies for rheumatoid arthritis

In rheumatoid arthritis, the lining of joints or lining of internal organs are inflammed . This disease may be chronic (lasts for a long time ) or may flare up intermittently. The inflammation of lining of joints causes swelling, pain, redness, stiffness and warmth in the affected region . The cells of the inflammed lining release enzymes which may harm the related bone and cartilage. This process may cause deformity of joint, pain and may restrict joint movements.

Causes
The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known. But, immunologists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease. Some may have a tendency to inherit this disease.

* Fever
* Loss of energy
* Loss of appetite
* Weakness
* General fatigue (early symptom)
* Other boy organs may be affected
According to ayurveda the systemic symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are described as follows.